The Access Bank/ART X Prize 2023/2024 for Early Career Artists

Ikenna Nwachukwu

1 year ago

Access Bank and Art X are collaborating to offer valuable rewards to some of the best-emerging artists on the African and Diaspora scene. This prize has been instituted in order to shine a spotlight on the steadily evolving art space, and allow the public a peep into the present and future of Africa’s creative talent.

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The organizers of this contest, Access Bank and Art X, say that they are hoping to set beneficiaries of the prize up for a successful career in the arts. The jurors, who will be evaluating the entries received by Art X, include well-known artists from within Nigeria and the broader African continent.

Benefits

This program will be presenting separate awards to artists based in Nigeria and Africa/the Diaspora respectively.

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Rewards for Nigerian Artists

Residency at Gasworks, London
The chance to exhibit at Art X Lagos 2024
Get a $10,000 grant
Cultural exchange opportunity

Rewards for African/Diaspora Artists

Residency at Yinka Shonibare’s GAS Foundation, Lagos
Exhibition at Art X Lagos 2024
Receive a $10,000 grant
Cultural exchange opportunity

Register to attend the CN Business Mixer

Eligibility

To be eligible for this prize, entrants must meet these conditions:

Should be a Nigerian or African resident in Nigeria or the diaspora
Must have been an active artist for at least 3 years
Submit an Artist Bio, Portfolio, and Motivation Letter

Applications will remain open until October 18, 2023. If you would like to enter this opportunity, you can do so HERE. Featured Image Source: Opportunities For Africans

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